Author: Elton Streyle, Contributor: Noah, Photography and Editing: Ali

Heavenly Father, I come in Jesus’ Name to thank You for making it clear in Your Word (the Bible) how serious You are about wanting me to be active in seeking You. In Psalm 9:10, David expresses the positive benefits that come when my life is focused on seeking You. You promise to never abandon me, and to always be there for me in every circumstance. “And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.” In fact, You see this subject as being so important that You classify those who do not seek You as wicked. Psalm 10:4 “The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts.”

Forgive me for the times when I put very little effort into seeking and communicating with You, then conclude that You are not that interested in my situation. You express in Your Word that it takes faith, focus, and persistence to follow through and know You and Your plans for me, what You are trying to accomplish in and through me. Direct me not to give up on my efforts to seek You, but to ask for more knowledge, wisdom, love, and understanding in every situation.

Just like a good father gives to his children, You enjoy giving good things to Your children who sincerely seek and ask. Encourage me to frequently practice Mathew 7:7. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Thank you that no matter what happens in my Christian walk, I can rest assured of the same comfort You gave to the Israelites in Jeremiah 29:11. You told them that in the midst of all their problems, You were still in control. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.“

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

P.S. These prayers will only work if you have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If you need help understanding God’s plan of salvation for you (the way to Heaven), go to this page on our site: https://timewithourcreator.com/2016/06/02/salvation/